The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has reportedly joined the race for the Abia State governorship seat.
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Kalu, who represents Bende Federal Constituency, is said to have concluded plans to contest in the upcoming election, setting up a potential political contest with the incumbent governor, Alex Otti.
According to a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the decision has already been finalized and communicated to key stakeholders and close aides.
“Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu will be running for the Abia number one seat. The decision has been taken and was made public this morning to key stakeholders and aides,” the source disclosed.
In what appears to be early signs of mobilization, several aides and supporters of the Deputy Speaker took to social media with suggestive messages such as “Ben is coming” and “He has answered the call,” hinting at an imminent formal declaration.
While there has been no official statement yet from Kalu or his media office.
